Or he could've gone the Frolov route and sign a 5 year deal.
Yeah, he could have showed some loyalty to the organization that gave him the shot . Like Frolov. I was all for trading Frolov but now Im all for getting rid of Cammy.
Yeah, he could have showed some loyalty to the organization that gave him the shot . Like Frolov. I was all for trading Frolov but now Im all for getting rid of Cammy.
I don't think that's fair. Cammy would make an average of about 2.5 TOPS if he signed a long term deal IMO. Frolov is getting paid an average of 2.9. Loyalty? C'mon, man he has a chance to have a break out year and ask for 4+ million a season and you expect him to pass that up to show he's loyal?
With how complacent Frolov seemed to play last year, I'm not sure the 5-year deal was such a great idea; maybe it's good to have a fire lit under you.... I'm glad Cammy's signed, I think he'll have a good year, then sign a longer term deal for a couple mil per season.
With how complacent Frolov seemed to play last year, I'm not sure the 5-year deal was such a great idea; maybe it's good to have a fire lit under you.... I'm glad Cammy's signed, I think he'll have a good year, then sign a longer term deal for a couple mil per season.
I still don't understand where people are getting this complacent, lazy and all of these other descriptions of Frolov from? Are you talking about the beginning of the year when the entire team was clicking and he was one of our leading scorers? Or are you talking about when he came back early from a shoulder injury to try and help a sinking team still make the playoffs? Pavol Demitra has the same demeanor as Frolov, how come no one thought that Demitra was "complacent"?
I still don't understand where people are getting this complacent, lazy and all of these other descriptions of Frolov from? Are you talking about the beginning of the year when the entire team was clicking and he was one of our leading scorers? Or are you talking about when he came back early from a shoulder injury to try and help a sinking team still make the playoffs? Pavol Demitra has the same demeanor as Frolov, how come no one thought that Demitra was "complacent"?
Kings fans can be fickle sometimes. I posted this bit of information in another thread and it is worth repeating.
Frolov's 05-06 season went to crap (along with Demitra and everyone else on the roster save for Cammalleri) after he got hurt. He was ineffective, but so was Demitra. After Demitra returned from the Olympic break from his injury, he scored a total of three goals and two assists! Frolov, who is paid considerably less and hasn't been in the league as long as Demitra, had similar stats, with two goals and three assists after returning from his shoulder injury.
Their center, Craig Conroy, finished off with three goals and eight assists after the Olympic break. Visnovsky with three goals and eight assists as well.
Cammalleri after the break had seven goals and six assists. The only consistent performer to finish off the season. Oh and Avery, with five goals and four assists after the break.
I won't even mention JR's numbers. The players on the top line disappeared, and guys like Cammalleri and Avery were the only ones who were still producing, so people should quit singling out Frolov's lack of production (and drop suggesting Cammalleri to be traded!).
I can understand this deal. They get Mike sign for this year and if he continues to have success and is a good locker room guy, they sign him long term part way thru the season. My guess it'll be a 4yr 12-14 mil contract.
I can understand this deal. They get Mike sign for this year and if he continues to have success and is a good locker room guy, they sign him long term part way thru the season. My guess it'll be a 4yr 12-14 mil contract.
Besides beyond the hype he gets on HF Cammy needs to prove he can be a legit top-6 player for more then a year. Guy has had a mixed history when it comes to injuries.
So I think this 1 year deal is good for both the Kings/Cammy. Gives both a chance to reevaluate.
I think this complacency issue is just a Frolov trait in general. He seems to have talent, but little drive. That doesn't mean he sucks and it doesn't mean he's lazy. He just never seems passionate about anything. He just goes out there and methodically goes about playing. With his talent, that can still lead to good point totals...it just doesn't seem condusive to great point totals.
And maybe, Reaper, this taps into something that you were saying earlier...about people being disappointed in Fro because they expect too much of him. Maybe some people expect him to be a franchise-maker when, realistically he tops out as a good second-liner/capable first-liner.
And I'm not saying that he's gotten as good as he's going to be, either. He shows glimpses of very good puck possession skills, but, IMO, he has yet to figure out just how to use those skills to their best advantage (I remember a lot of times when he'd be skating around with the puck in the offensive zone, keeping checkers at bay, but never being able to turn the play into anything of value). That skill, very likely, could develop soon.
I think Frolov IS going to be better next year, but I don't think he's ever going to be as good as some were hoping. I used to think he'd be much better; now, I think I've come down in my expectations. And, like I've said before, I wouldn't be putting him on the chopping block just for the sake of doing it...however, I no longer consider him indispensable.
I think this complacency issue is just a Frolov trait in general. He seems to have talent, but little drive. That doesn't mean he sucks and it doesn't mean he's lazy. He just never seems passionate about anything. He just goes out there and methodically goes about playing. With his talent, that can still lead to good point totals...it just doesn't seem condusive to great point totals.
And maybe, Reaper, this taps into something that you were saying earlier...about people being disappointed in Fro because they expect too much of him. Maybe some people expect him to be a franchise-maker when, realistically he tops out as a good second-liner/capable first-liner.
And I'm not saying that he's gotten as good as he's going to be, either. He shows glimpses of very good puck possession skills, but, IMO, he has yet to figure out just how to use those skills to their best advantage (I remember a lot of times when he'd be skating around with the puck in the offensive zone, keeping checkers at bay, but never being able to turn the play into anything of value). That skill, very likely, could develop soon.
I think Frolov IS going to be better next year, but I don't think he's ever going to be as good as some were hoping. I used to think he'd be much better; now, I think I've come down in my expectations. And, like I've said before, I wouldn't be putting him on the chopping block just for the sake of doing it...however, I no longer consider him indispensable.
Well put, KF. Whether it was the security blanket of a long and lucrative contract, a toxic LR environ or LA's inevitable injury issues, Fro just didn't look very inspired out there last season. I think he's got amazing raw talent and I do think if he had the drive of, say, Cammy, he'd be a monster out there.
I just didn't see him really pushing himself, trying new things, or generally working to take his game to the next level- to become a legitimate star in the league. He seemed content to play completely w/in himself and the game he already established. He did SLIGHTLY shoot more often, but not nearly enough; and he just wasn't terribly creative out there, which was a shame playing w/an offensively creative guy like Demitra.
As well, while puck possession is still a strength of his, he definitely seemed to get knocked off the puck more often last season than the previous one. To my eyes, he wasn't digging in; plus, of course, he was no longer an unknown novelty- other teams were more aware of him. But to be a star, you have to play through that additional defensive pressure.
I understand he has a lumbering stride that doesn't look as fast as it is, although I also don't think he's exactly got rocket packs on his skates either way.
Now, admittedly Andy Murray was not a terribly offensively creative coach, and maybe he penalized players for taking risks? If so, Fro could have a very different season this time around under Crow- I sure hope so. I'm not down on him; I just see greater potential in him, and want to see him earn those big dollars and become a star.
With good skill but mini-me size, Cammy is a good role model for pushing yourself to adapt and innovate. I'm glad he's under contract for another year, and I want to see a long-term deal once he shows he can sustain, and improve upon, last season's great performance- which I think he will do.
Guy has had a mixed history when it comes to injuries.
Are you talking about Cammalleri? He hasn't had a significant injury in over three years.
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On a side note, I guess this opens up a bit more cap space if DL's still looking.
Good point. Though I imagine that Lombardi would've preferred a longer deal, this does give him an extra $800K or so of cap flexibility that could be used on one more addition (ex. could go a long way in having the room for Nolan).
Are you talking about Cammalleri? He hasn't had a significant injury in over three years.Good point. Though I imagine that Lombardi would've preferred a longer deal, this does give him an extra $800K or so of cap flexibility that could be used on one more addition (ex. could go a long way in having the room for Nolan).
Why would Lombardi worry about having room for Nolan? Nolan will be signing an incent heavy contract (if any at all) that would probably be worth about $1 million base pay. That would not be hard to fit under the cap even if Cammi saigned a bigger contract.
Known for my optimism I have been critical of the "Frolov is the future" posters. If Frolov ever hits 40 goals I'll be amazed. IMO he will end up as our 2nd line lefty. He'll get 30 probably. I hope. He has good skills but I think of him as combat challenged. I know it isn't a Muskovite trait but I sure like to see some fire about, well really, anything. He is diamonds and gold in a shoot out. It's the second period I worry about.
Why would Lombardi worry about having room for Nolan? Nolan will be signing an incent heavy contract (if any at all) that would probably be worth about $1 million base pay. That would not be hard to fit under the cap even if Cammi saigned a bigger contract.
I think people are missing the most important thing here. Frolov is still very young and he has been improving after each season. He's only going to get better and better just like a few have already posted. I agree he needs to play with more passion. If he does that then he would be unstoppable.
I think people are missing the most important thing here. Frolov is still very young and he has been improving after each season. He's only going to get better and better just like a few have already posted. I agree he needs to play with more passion. If he does that then he would be unstoppable.
Unfortunately, passion isn't really something you can teach.
Unfortunately, passion isn't really something you can teach.
Again, Demitra hasn't ever been known as a passionate guy. People still ove to have him on their team. He produces and that's all that matters. So why does it matter if Frolov isn't passionate? He produces and that's what matters.
Again, Demitra hasn't ever been known as a passionate guy. People still ove to have him on their team. He produces and that's all that matters. So why does it matter if Frolov isn't passionate? He produces and that's what matters.
I've made my opinion of Demitra clear...I think he's got loads of talent, but, at his core, is a periphery player.
And, honestly, he's got much more pure goal-scoring ability than Frolov.
Again, Demitra hasn't ever been known as a passionate guy. People still ove to have him on their team. He produces and that's all that matters. So why does it matter if Frolov isn't passionate? He produces and that's what matters.
My guess is that some folks probably think that if Frolov was more passionate, he might be more productive....
I guess what I'm trying to say is that not everyone on your team will be a passionate guy, that's why you have some guys who are, and some who aren't. As long as it's not an entire team of guys like that, what's the deal?
I guess what I'm trying to say is that not everyone on your team will be a passionate guy, that's why you have some guys who are, and some who aren't. As long as it's not an entire team of guys like that, what's the deal?
Like I said...I'm not advocating getting rid of him. Does the projection of good second liner/capable first liner not sit well with you?
He's not going to be a great player, but he'll certainly be a very good one.
I can see why people might want to throw him to the wolves because just a season ago, he was still being billed as a franchise player around here. Seeing as he's never going to live up to that, there's bound to be some disappointment.
I love Frolov as much as anyone. With that said, he really needs to find a way to "break through" in the upcoming season. When the kid is on, he's on. When he's not, one wants to throttle him.....
Like I said...I'm not advocating getting rid of him. Does the projection of good second liner/capable first liner not sit well with you?
He's not going to be a great player, but he'll certainly be a very good one.
I can see why people might want to throw him to the wolves because just a season ago, he was still being billed as a franchise player around here. Seeing as he's never going to live up to that, there's bound to be some disappointment.
Oh I'm fine with it. And who's to say that he wont live up to being a franchise player? Everyone is expecting some breakout season from Cammalleri, a guy who's been far more inconsistent than the ever improving Frolov.
Oh I'm fine with it. And who's to say that he wont live up to being a franchise player? Everyone is expecting some breakout season from Cammalleri, a guy who's been far more inconsistent than the ever improving Frolov.
True enough. I would love to see Cammy & Fro have both have a great 06/07 season. Frolov appears to take his time while Cammalleri is more impatient. Who will end up as the better player in the end? At this point, it's a crap shoot as both have strengths and both have weaknesses.
Unfortunately, passion isn't really something you can teach.
That's true but I believe he has it in him. But he looks like a humble guy so maybe he doesn't want to show the other team up? I don't want him to start doing push-ups on the ice (LOL gotta love Avery) but I think he has a fire in him that will begin to burn a little more as he plays. I think a mix of Cammy's personality and Frolov's would be perfect. Cammy might need to be a little less "me, me, me" and Frolov needs to think about taking over games so he can become that talented star he has the potential to be.
Both of these guys have a great future ahead of them IMO. 1st line stars.
. Like Frolov. I was all for trading Frolov but now Im all for getting rid of Cammy.
